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A mansion that stands on the same London street as the Royal Society could
become the most expensive home in Britain when it goes on sale at a reported
asking price of £250 million.

A member of an Arab royal family is understood to be trying to sell his house
on Carlton House Terrace, a minute’s walk from St James’s Park, Westminster,
away from the open market. At the same time, a 16-bedroom house in New York
is poised to become the city’s most expensive home. It is on the market for
$125 million (£81.7 million).

Set over three floors,

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The mansion in Carlton House Terrace could have a £250 million price tag

April 23 2013 SWNS.com

The mansion in Carlton House Terrace could have a £250 million price tag

April 23 2013 SWNS.com

A grand entrance: the penthouse located at The Pierre Hotel, spread across the entire 41st, 42nd, and 43rd floors.

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The view over Manhattan from the triplex penthouse

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A lounge area, which looks rather more like the ground floor of a private members' club

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One of the penthouse's five (very large) bedrooms

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The property is described as "incomparable" and boasts "beautiful 360-degree views of Manhattan"

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The property also boasts cathedral windows and fireplaces designed in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries